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SHAREHOLDER ALERT: WeissLaw LLP Reminds WLTW and QUMU Shareholders About Its Ongoing Investigations

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FYI: NEW YORK, June 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- If you own shares in any of the companies listed above andwould like to discuss our investigations or have any questions concerningthis notice or your rights or interests, please contact: Joshua Rubin, Esq.WeissLaw LLP1500 Broadway, 16th FloorNew York, NY  10036(212) 682-3025(888) 593-4771stockinfo@weisslawllp.com Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ: WLTW) WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ: WLTW) in connection with the proposed acquisition of the company by Aon plc ("AON").  Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, WLTW shareholders will receive 1.08 shares of AON for each share of WLTW that they own, representing implied per-share merger consideration of $205.22 based upon AON's June 26, 2020 closing price of $190.02.  If you own WLTW shares and wish to discuss

Robinhood is making more money per trade than rival brokerages as millennials rush into day-trading

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Iceland president re-elected with 92 per cent of vote

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ICYMI: REYKJAVIK (AFP) - Iceland's President Gudni Johannesson has been re-elected with a whopping 92 per cent of the vote, according to final results released on Sunday (June 28). The former history professor won his second four-year term in the largely symbolic position in Saturday's vote, the second election held by a European country after coronavirus lockdowns were lifted. Since suffering spectacular bank failures in 2008, the volcanic North Atlantic island of 365,000 inhabitants has recovered some economic and political stability, which worked in the 52-year-old independent's favour. The final results showed he took 92.2 per cent of the 168,821 votes cast, crushing rightwing challenger Gudmundur Franklin Jonsson. "I am honoured and proud," the President told AFP in Reykjavik on election night. "This result of this election is, to me, proof of the fact that my fellow Icelanders... have approved of how I have approached this office." The domina

Fed’s Powell says the US economy has bounced back quicker than expected — but warns failure to contain the virus will create new hurdles

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Mark Makela/Getty Images The US entered a new phase of economic recovery "sooner than expected" but still faces challenges in the labor market and in curbing the coronavirus' spread, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in prepared remarks. Positive labor market and economic activity data suggest the US is on its way to a V-shaped recovery, but Powell cautioned that consumer confidence can't fully rebound until the virus threat is fully contained. The central bank chief also highlighted the unevenness of the labor market's recovery. Women, low-wage workers, African Americans, and Hispanics have suffered significant pain from mass joblessness, Powell said. "All levels of government" should implement relief policy "for as long as needed" to ensure the economy doesn't slide into a deeper depression, Powell added Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. The US is rushing into economic recovery but still faces several ri

Indian newspapers, websites not accessible in China

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Though Chinese newspapers and websites continue to be accessible in India, people in China can only access the Indian media websites with Virtual Private Network (VPN) server. The Indian TV channels also can be accessed through IP TV as of now. And ExpressVPN has not been working in the Communist state for the past two days on the iPhone as well as desktops. To keep reading about Indian newspapers, websites not accessible in China, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RZdzNw

Singapore Shares Tipped To Open Under Pressure On Monday

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ICYMI: (RTTNews) - The Singapore stock market on Friday snapped the two-day slide in which it had fallen almost 45 points or 1.8 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 2,600-point plateau although it's expected to turn lower again on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft on spiking Covid-19 cases and poor results from bank stress tests. The European markets were mixed and the U.S. bourses were sharply lower and the Asian markets figure to follow the latter lead. The STI finished modestly higher on Friday following gains from the financial shares, property stocks and plantations. For the day, the index gained 14.36 points or 0.55 percent to finish at 2,604.51 after trading between 2,600.50 and 2,619.65. Among the actives, Wilmar International surged 2.21 percent, while Singapore Exchange soared 2.11 percent, Ascendas REIT spiked 1.93 percent, SATS plummeted 1.65 percent, Mapletree Logistics Trust accelerated 1.55 percent, Singapore Press Ho

Robinhood is making more money per trade than rival brokerages as millennials rush into day-trading

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Focus Search Partners Launches Interim Executive Services Practice

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Focus Search Partners, Vaco’s retained executive search subsidiary, has launched an interim executive services practice to leverage the firm’s 20-year history in the marketplace, and tapped veteran C-suite talent expert Monica Foster to lead the new business, which will specialize in serving the private equity market. The interim executive services practice supports organizations needing high-caliber C-suite leaders at pivotal moments. Through the new practice, companies can leverage Focus Search Partners’ network of experienced operating executives who can step in quickly to amplify business performance during times of leadership transitions, M&A activity, performance improvement, and operational optimization. “As we’ve grown, we’ve realized the need in the marketplace – especially with our firm’s private equity clients – for exceptional leadership talent to lead at critical transitional moments,” said Paul Frankenberg, founder o

Global Market Outlook for Point of Sale Terminals Market 2020-2025 , Featuring Key Player Analysis Including Cisco Systems Inc., Toshiba Corporation, VeriFone System Inc. and Samsung Electronics Inc.

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FYI: Dublin, June 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Point of Sale Terminals Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2020 - 2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The point of sale terminal market was valued at USD 74.82 billion in 2019, and it is expected to reach USD 176.31 billion by 2025, witnessing a CAGR of 16.21% during the forecast period of 2020-2025. With an increasing concentration of businesses and growing customer frequency, businesses are looking for technologies that streamline processes and integrate into a single contact point. Point-of-sale systems are the final contact point of businesses that are employed to handle checkouts and payments. Modern POS systems integrate multiple systems into a single terminal, to handle a range of operations, including billing, cash collection, card payments, printing, data analysis, etc. Innovations in technology have led to advancements in these systems, namely MPOS and automated POS systems, wh

Indonesia Bourse Expected To Remain Rangebound

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(RTTNews) - The Indonesia stock market has finished higher in two of three trading days since the end of the two-day slide in which it had stumbled almost 65 points or 1.2 percent. The Jakarta Composite Index now rests just beneath the 4,905-point plateau although it figures to turn lower again on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian... To keep reading about Indonesia Bourse Expected To Remain Rangebound, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RZYZx2

Singapore Shares Tipped To Open Under Pressure On Monday

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(RTTNews) - The Singapore stock market on Friday snapped the two-day slide in which it had fallen almost 45 points or 1.8 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 2,600-point plateau although it's expected to turn lower again on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft on spiking Covid-19 cases and poor results from bank stress tests. The European markets were mixed and the U.S. bourses were sharply lower and the Asian markets figure to follow the latter lead. The STI finished modestly higher on Friday following gains from the financial shares, property stocks and plantations. For the day, the index gained 14.36 points or 0.55 percent to finish at 2,604.51 after trading between 2,600.50 and 2,619.65. Among the actives, Wilmar International surged 2.21 percent, while Singapore Exchange soared 2.11 percent, Ascendas REIT spiked 1.93 percent, SATS plummeted 1.65 percent, Mapletree Logistics Trust accelerated 1.55 percent, Singapore Press Holdings

Iceland president re-elected with 92 per cent of vote

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REYKJAVIK (AFP) - Iceland's President Gudni Johannesson has been re-elected with a whopping 92 per cent of the vote, according to final results released on Sunday (June 28). The former history professor won his second four-year term in the largely symbolic position in Saturday's vote, the second election held by a European country after coronavirus lockdowns were lifted. Since suffering spectacular bank failures in 2008, the volcanic North Atlantic island of 365,000 inhabitants has recovered some economic and political stability, which worked in the 52-year-old independent's favour. The final results showed he took 92.2 per cent of the 168,821 votes cast, crushing rightwing challenger Gudmundur Franklin Jonsson. "I am honoured and proud," the President told AFP in Reykjavik on election night. "This result of this election is, to me, proof of the fact that my fellow Icelanders... have approved of how I have approached this office." The dominant win

Bomb kills two human rights workers in Afghan capital

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ICYMI: Two employees of Afghanistan's human rights body were killed in a bomb attack in Kabul on Saturday, the agency said. The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission said the pair died when a homemade "sticky bomb" attached to their vehicle exploded in the morning. To keep reading about Bomb kills two human rights workers in Afghan capital, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RZXBk3

Australia calls military in after coronavirus surge

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FYI: Victoria has recorded double-digit increases in new daily cases for more than a week -- mostly in the state capital Melbourne -- representing a sizeable spike in cases in a country that has otherwise successfully curbed COVID-19. To keep reading about Australia calls military in after coronavirus surge, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RZWTgG

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: WeissLaw LLP Reminds WLTW and QUMU Shareholders About Its Ongoing Investigations

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ICYMI: NEW YORK, June 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- If you own shares in any of the companies listed above andwould like to discuss our investigations or have any questions concerningthis notice or your rights or interests, please contact: Joshua Rubin, Esq.WeissLaw LLP1500 Broadway, 16th FloorNew York, NY  10036(212) 682-3025(888) 593-4771stockinfo@weisslawllp.com Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ: WLTW) WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ: WLTW) in connection with the proposed acquisition of the company by Aon plc ("AON").  Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, WLTW shareholders will receive 1.08 shares of AON for each share of WLTW that they own, representing implied per-share merger consideration of $205.22 based upon AON's June 26, 2020 closing price of $190.02.  If you own WLTW shares and wish to discus

US stocks climb, Nasdaq hits record as investors pile into tech giants

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FYI: Lucas Jackson/Reuters US equities climbed on Tuesday as positive data releases fueled new hopes for a swift economic recovery. New home sales leaped 16.6% in May to a seasonally adjusted annualized pace of 676,000, besting economists' estimate of 640,000. IHS Markit's index of US purchasing managers rose to 46.8 in June from 37 the previous month, signaling stabilization throughout the virus-battered economy. Futures for major indexes tumbled on Monday evening after the White House trade adviser Peter Navarro told Fox News the US-China agreement was "over." Navarro later walked back the comments and stocks opened higher. Oil erased early gains, with West Texas Intermediate crude sliding as much as 1.7%, to $39.76. Watch major indexes update live here. US stocks rallied on Tuesday as positive economic data releases fueled fresh investor optimism. New home sales leaped 16.6% in May to a seasonally adjusted annualized pace of 676,000, according to the Census

Several injured in incident in Scottish city of Glasgow

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ICYMI: Three people are believed to have died after being stabbed in the Scottish city of Glasgow, the BBC reported on Friday, without citing sources. The police confirmed they had closed off one of the city's streets. The witness said she had seen people covered in blood being treated by emergency services and armed police on the scene at around 1215 GMT. To keep reading about Several injured in incident in Scottish city of Glasgow, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RZTf5T

Bomb kills two human rights workers in Afghan capital

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Two employees of Afghanistan's human rights body were killed in a bomb attack in Kabul on Saturday, the agency said. The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission said the pair died when a homemade "sticky bomb" attached to their vehicle exploded in the morning. To keep reading about Bomb kills two human rights workers in Afghan capital, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RZTdd9

Fourth time lucky? Danish PM forced to postpone wedding again

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ICYMI: Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen thought she had finally found a date for her wedding, but has now had to postpone it for a third time due to an EU summit, she said Thursday. Many a wedding plan has been upended by the Covid-19 pandemic and it seems not even world leaders are immune. To keep reading about Fourth time lucky? Danish PM forced to postpone wedding again, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RZSrxb

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: WeissLaw LLP Reminds WLTW and QUMU Shareholders About Its Ongoing Investigations

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NEW YORK, June 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- If you own shares in any of the companies listed above andwould like to discuss our investigations or have any questions concerningthis notice or your rights or interests, please contact: Joshua Rubin, Esq.WeissLaw LLP1500 Broadway, 16th FloorNew York, NY  10036(212) 682-3025(888) 593-4771stockinfo@weisslawllp.com Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ: WLTW) WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ: WLTW) in connection with the proposed acquisition of the company by Aon plc ("AON").  Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, WLTW shareholders will receive 1.08 shares of AON for each share of WLTW that they own, representing implied per-share merger consideration of $205.22 based upon AON's June 26, 2020 closing price of $190.02.  If you own WLTW shares and wish to discuss this

Simio Announces Partnership With the Pennsylvania State University to Research the Impact of Immersive Virtual Learning Environments to STEM Education

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ICYMI: SEWICKLEY, Pa., June 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vice President of Products at Simio LLC, David T. Sturrock, is excited to announce Simio's partnership with the Pennsylvania State University's engineering research team to create and utilize 3D virtual learning environments for learners. The research aims to create 3D virtual reality environments in engineering settings that immerse learners in complex real-world problems using simulation models instead of utilizing conventional problem-based learning initiatives. This research aligns perfectly with Simio's vision of becoming the leading process digital twin solution for improving the design and operation of complex systems. The project goals include addressing: the paucity of scientific evidence regarding novel learning environments enabled by immersive simulations in STEM education and the lack of evidence regarding the contribution of virtual reality, against the use of simulations on 2D displays, to STEM educati

Several injured in incident in Scottish city of Glasgow

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Three people are believed to have died after being stabbed in the Scottish city of Glasgow, the BBC reported on Friday, without citing sources. The police confirmed they had closed off one of the city's streets. The witness said she had seen people covered in blood being treated by emergency services and armed police on the scene at around 1215 GMT. To keep reading about Several injured in incident in Scottish city of Glasgow, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RZQTvF

Immunovia Expands its Lung Cancer Program Based on Encouraging Results From the Current Discovery Study

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LUND, Sweden, June 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunovia AB (publ) ("Immunovia") today announced that the results of the current study in lung cancer strongly supports an expansion into the next stage in the discovery process. With the recent capital raise, Immunovia is fully financed to expand the discovery process in lung cancer. The next step in the lung cancer program expansion is a study of a larger cohort of fresh lung cancer samples that best mirrors the commercial environment. Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. About 13% of all new cancers are lung cancers. With the present lung cancer program Immunovia aims to be the first that present an opportunity for an increased overall survival by early detection.    "These results from lung cancer demonstrate that our powerful technology platform IMMray™ delivers significant robustnes

Fourth time lucky? Danish PM forced to postpone wedding again

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Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen thought she had finally found a date for her wedding, but has now had to postpone it for a third time due to an EU summit, she said Thursday. Many a wedding plan has been upended by the Covid-19 pandemic and it seems not even world leaders are immune. To keep reading about Fourth time lucky? Danish PM forced to postpone wedding again, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RZPMHz

Why Apple’s developers are cross

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IF APPLE’S PR operation has a centrepiece, it is the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The covid-19 pandemic forced this year’s jamboree, which began on June 22nd, online. Instead of the usual cheers and whistles at the keynote speech, viewers were treated to a slick pre-recorded video of Tim Cook, Apple’s boss, listing the usual slew of announcements: a new version of the iPhone’s operating system, new chips for Apple’s desktops and laptops, plans to let iPhones unlock some BMW cars. Perhaps that is just as well—for this year Mr Cook may have heard a few boos. A week before the WWDC the European Union had announced antitrust probes into Apple’s App Store. That, in turn, came amid an outbreak of restiveness among the developers who provide software to Apple users, and at whom the WWDC is ostensibly aimed. The EU’s investigation follows complaints from Spotify, a Swedish music-streaming firm, Tile, which makes tracking devices, and Kobo, a maker of e-book readers. They are unha

Simio Announces Partnership With the Pennsylvania State University to Research the Impact of Immersive Virtual Learning Environments to STEM Education

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SEWICKLEY, Pa., June 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vice President of Products at Simio LLC, David T. Sturrock, is excited to announce Simio's partnership with the Pennsylvania State University's engineering research team to create and utilize 3D virtual learning environments for learners. The research aims to create 3D virtual reality environments in engineering settings that immerse learners in complex real-world problems using simulation models instead of utilizing conventional problem-based learning initiatives. This research aligns perfectly with Simio's vision of becoming the leading process digital twin solution for improving the design and operation of complex systems. The project goals include addressing: the paucity of scientific evidence regarding novel learning environments enabled by immersive simulations in STEM education and the lack of evidence regarding the contribution of virtual reality, against the use of simulations on 2D displays, to STEM education. The

Global Market Outlook for Point of Sale Terminals Market 2020-2025 , Featuring Key Player Analysis Including Cisco Systems Inc., Toshiba Corporation, VeriFone System Inc. and Samsung Electronics Inc.

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ICYMI: Dublin, June 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Point of Sale Terminals Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2020 - 2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The point of sale terminal market was valued at USD 74.82 billion in 2019, and it is expected to reach USD 176.31 billion by 2025, witnessing a CAGR of 16.21% during the forecast period of 2020-2025. With an increasing concentration of businesses and growing customer frequency, businesses are looking for technologies that streamline processes and integrate into a single contact point. Point-of-sale systems are the final contact point of businesses that are employed to handle checkouts and payments. Modern POS systems integrate multiple systems into a single terminal, to handle a range of operations, including billing, cash collection, card payments, printing, data analysis, etc. Innovations in technology have led to advancements in these systems, namely MPOS and automated POS systems,

Australia calls military in after coronavirus surge

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ICYMI: Victoria has recorded double-digit increases in new daily cases for more than a week -- mostly in the state capital Melbourne -- representing a sizeable spike in cases in a country that has otherwise successfully curbed COVID-19. To keep reading about Australia calls military in after coronavirus surge, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RZKbbl

Banco Internacional del Peru – Interbank — Moody's rates Baa3 Banco Internacional del Perú S.A.A.- Interbank's proposed subordinated debt issuance

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A Global Asset Management Seoul Korea MagazineThis post was originally published on this site To keep reading about Banco Internacional del Peru – Interbank — Moody's rates Baa3 Banco Internacional del Perú S.A.A.- Interbank's proposed subordinated debt issuance, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RZJt7B

US stocks climb, Nasdaq hits record as investors pile into tech giants

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ICYMI: Lucas Jackson/Reuters US equities climbed on Tuesday as positive data releases fueled new hopes for a swift economic recovery. New home sales leaped 16.6% in May to a seasonally adjusted annualized pace of 676,000, besting economists' estimate of 640,000. IHS Markit's index of US purchasing managers rose to 46.8 in June from 37 the previous month, signaling stabilization throughout the virus-battered economy. Futures for major indexes tumbled on Monday evening after the White House trade adviser Peter Navarro told Fox News the US-China agreement was "over." Navarro later walked back the comments and stocks opened higher. Oil erased early gains, with West Texas Intermediate crude sliding as much as 1.7%, to $39.76. Watch major indexes update live here. US stocks rallied on Tuesday as positive economic data releases fueled fresh investor optimism. New home sales leaped 16.6% in May to a seasonally adjusted annualized pace of 676,000, according to the Cens

Sonos cuts 12% of global employees due to coronavirus pandemic

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Sonos celebrates its IPO at the Nasdaq, August 2, 2018. Source: Nasdaq Speaker maker Sonos plans to cut 12% of its global workforce due to "uncertainty and challenges stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic," the company announced in a filing Tuesday. It's also closing its retail store in New York City and six satellite offices. The Santa Barbara-based company said in a May letter to shareholders that it began a review of planned investments and implemented initial actions in March to reduce operating expenses and preserve liquidity. It said those actions included cutting marketing investments, managing and "tightening" inventory and eliminating some discretionary operating expenses.  The company's stock was up more than 1% Wednesday morning. It wasn't immediately clear how many employees the company currently has, but the company's investor relations website says it has 1,450 employees. The filing adds that the company will provide further detail

Kantar, Indonesia Urban Brand Footprint 2020: Top FMCG Brands that have been chosen by Indonesian consumers

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FYI: Indomie continues to be number one chosen brand in Indonesia Urban  Brands Ensure Growth Using Key Levers Based on Evolving Consumer Needs JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kantar Indonesia, Worldpanel Division announces the launch of the 2020 Indonesia Urban Brand Footprint Ranking. Brand Footprint is an annual study by Kantar that measures which brands are the most chosen ones by consumers. Brand Footprint covers FMCG sectors, e.g. food, beverages, home care, dairy, health and beauty products. Indonesia Urban ranking covers 85% of total Urban households and represents 30 million within the urban areas of Indonesia.   Venu Madhav, General Manager of Kantar Indonesia, Worldpanel Division shared that "Opportunities for brands to grow is there; however, brands cannot afford to expect growth to happen organically. Brands will still need to ensure that they remain relevant to the consumer and earn their growth". Key findings of Brand Footprint Indonesia Urban

Australia calls military in after coronavirus surge

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Victoria has recorded double-digit increases in new daily cases for more than a week -- mostly in the state capital Melbourne -- representing a sizeable spike in cases in a country that has otherwise successfully curbed COVID-19. To keep reading about Australia calls military in after coronavirus surge, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RZFmMw

Introducing TableDrop: The New Approach to Table Service & Order Management for Bars & Restaurants

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FYI: BRENTWOOD, England, June 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TableDrop is pleased to announce the launch of its new app that provides solutions for table service and order management for any bar or restaurant. Users' locations are utilized to automatically load in the menu for the TableDrop venue they are in. Any bar, restaurant or cafe can sign up and enable table service at their venue. The app is particularly helpful in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic because it helps maintain social distancing between customers. Available on any mobile device globally, TableDrop is easy to set up and easy to use. Customers simply open the app, select their table number along with the items for their order and send it to the TableDrop app on the establishment's smartphone or tablet. TableDrop founder and CEO John Bennett says there's been a huge amount of interest from pubs, bars and restaurants since the app was first announced. "Right now TableDrop offers an invaluable tool in help

US stocks climb, Nasdaq hits record as investors pile into tech giants

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Lucas Jackson/Reuters US equities climbed on Tuesday as positive data releases fueled new hopes for a swift economic recovery. New home sales leaped 16.6% in May to a seasonally adjusted annualized pace of 676,000, besting economists' estimate of 640,000. IHS Markit's index of US purchasing managers rose to 46.8 in June from 37 the previous month, signaling stabilization throughout the virus-battered economy. Futures for major indexes tumbled on Monday evening after the White House trade adviser Peter Navarro told Fox News the US-China agreement was "over." Navarro later walked back the comments and stocks opened higher. Oil erased early gains, with West Texas Intermediate crude sliding as much as 1.7%, to $39.76. Watch major indexes update live here. US stocks rallied on Tuesday as positive economic data releases fueled fresh investor optimism. New home sales leaped 16.6% in May to a seasonally adjusted annualized pace of 676,000, according to the Census Bure

Coronavirus claims lives of 65 healthcare workers across Pakistan

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ICYMI: All your Asset management needs with Global Asset Management Seoul Korea MagazineThis post was originally published on this site To keep reading about Coronavirus claims lives of 65 healthcare workers across Pakistan, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RZC77S

Global Market Outlook for Point of Sale Terminals Market 2020-2025 , Featuring Key Player Analysis Including Cisco Systems Inc., Toshiba Corporation, VeriFone System Inc. and Samsung Electronics Inc.

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Dublin, June 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Point of Sale Terminals Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2020 - 2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The point of sale terminal market was valued at USD 74.82 billion in 2019, and it is expected to reach USD 176.31 billion by 2025, witnessing a CAGR of 16.21% during the forecast period of 2020-2025. With an increasing concentration of businesses and growing customer frequency, businesses are looking for technologies that streamline processes and integrate into a single contact point. Point-of-sale systems are the final contact point of businesses that are employed to handle checkouts and payments. Modern POS systems integrate multiple systems into a single terminal, to handle a range of operations, including billing, cash collection, card payments, printing, data analysis, etc. Innovations in technology have led to advancements in these systems, namely MPOS and automated POS systems, which c

Japanese Market Drifts Lower

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(RTTNews) - The Japanese stock market slipped into negative territory on Tuesday after opening notably higher following the positive cues overnight from Wall Street on hopes of a quick economic recovery from the coronavirus-induced setback. Investor sentiment was dampened after White House trade advisor Peter Navarro told Fox News in an interview that the U.S. trade deal with China was "over". The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index is down 9.06 points or 0.04 percent to 22,428.21, after touching a high of 22,675.15 in early trades. Japanese shares closed slightly lower on Monday. Market heavyweight SoftBank Group is rising more than 2 percent and Fast Retailing is adding 0.5 percent. The major exporters are higher despite a stronger yen. Panasonic is higher by almost 2 percent, Canon is advancing more than 1 percent, Mitsubishi Electric is adding 0.5 percent and Sony is up 0.3 percent. In the tech space, Tokyo Electron is rising 2 percent and Advantest is advancing almost 2 percent.

The Global Carotenoids Market is expected to grow from USD 1,458.14 Million in 2019 to USD 2,039.69 Million by the end of 2025 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.75%

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New York, June 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Carotenoids Market Research Report by Type, by Formulation Type, by Application - Global Forecast to 2025 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05913755/?utm_source=GNWOn the basis of Formulation Type, the Carotenoids Market is studied across Beadlets, Emulsions, Oil Suspensions, and Powders.On the basis of Application, the Carotenoids Market is studied across Cosmetics, Feed, Food, Pharmaceuticals, and Supplements.On the basis of Geography, the Carotenoids Market is studied across Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa. The Americas region is studied across Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and United States. The Asia-Pacific region is studied across Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, South Korea, and Thailand. The Europe, Middle East & Africa region is studied across France, Germany, Italy, Net

AT&T is laying off thousands of workers and shutting down at least 250 stores (T)

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FYI: Flickr/Mike Mozart AT&T is cutting 3,400 jobs and shutting down more than 250 stores, a union representing the company's workers said on Tuesday. The job cuts are part of the economic effect of the coronavirus pandemic and the carrier's efforts to focus on growth areas, AT&T said. The layoffs come during a period of change for AT&T as chief operating officer John Stankey prepares to take over as CEO in July.  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Wireless carrier AT&T is cutting 3,400 jobs and shutting down 250 stores over the next few weeks, according to a statement from the Communications Workers of America, a union representing AT&T workers. The AT&T Mobility and Cricket Wireless retail closures will impact 1,300 jobs, while the other layoffs are said to be impacting technical and clerical workers. AT&T says the job cuts are part of the company's effort to focus on growth areas and address lower customer demand for some

Coronavirus claims lives of 65 healthcare workers across Pakistan

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China observes International Yoga Day with low-key events due to Covid-19, standoff with India

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ICYMI: China, where Yoga has been very popular, usually celebrates the occasion with numerous events ever since its inception by the United Nations in 2014. This year, the main event was held at the India House where Indian Ambassador Vikram Misri led International Yoga Day (IYD) celebration, with the participation of Indian, foreign diplomats and their families. To keep reading about China observes International Yoga Day with low-key events due to Covid-19, standoff with India, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RZ6Cbc

United Airlines To Ban Passengers Who Refuses To Wear Mask

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FYI: (RTTNews) - United Airlines said it will suspend travel privileges of any passenger who refuses to wear a mask on the aircraft. United Airlines announced that, along with other Airlines for America members, it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further mitigate against the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe. The mandatory mask policies starts on June 18. United currently requires all passengers to wear a face covering onboard its flights and expects that policy to remain in place for at least the next 60 days. The only exceptions to the policy are individuals who have a medical condition or a disability that prevents them from wearing a face covering, those who cannot put on or remove a face covering themselves and small children. Passengers are expected to wear a mask for the duration of the flight, except when eating or drinking, United said in a statement. Under this new policy, if a flight attendant notices or is informed of a passeng

Apple is re-closing some US retail stores in states where coronavirus cases have spiked (AAPL)

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ICYMI: Sean Rayford/Getty Images Apple will re-close some stores in states such as Arizona, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida, the company said on Friday. Such states have seen upward trends in COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. Apple said back in May when it began reopening stores that it would re-close stores if necessary depending on how the situation develops.  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Apple will re-close 11 stores in the United States after coronavirus cases have spiked in some states across the country, the company announced Friday. The decision comes after Apple began re-opening stores in the US last month. Bloomberg first reported the news. The store closures will occur in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Arizona. Specifically, Apple is closing two stores in Florida, two stores in North Carolina, one store in South Carolina, and six stores in Arizona. These states are all seeing upward trends in new cases

Electronic Arts to Host Investor Fireside Chat following EA Play Live

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FYI: Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) will host a fireside chat for the investor community with members of its management team on Monday, June 22, 2020. During the course of the event, EA may disclose material developments affecting its business and/or financial performance. Listeners may access the event live via a dial-in number or webcast. Monday, June 22, 20201:00 pm Pacific Time (4:00 pm Eastern Time) Dial-in numbers:Domestic: (877) 703-1554; International: (647) 689-5566Conference ID: 8476128 Webcast: https://ir.ea.com A replay of the event will be available at https://ir.ea.com. Updates regarding EA’s business are available on EA’s blog at www.ea.com/news. About Electronic Arts Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers. In fiscal year 2020, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $5.5 billion. Headquartered